Catchment Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Catchment Technician to join our team at South West Water. As a Catchment Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our sewage pumping stations and treatment assets.

• Monitor and investigate the performance of treatment and pump station assets to ensure compliance with environmental protection commitments.
• Assist in the identification, processing, and preparation of capital submissions and operational work programs to ensure effective maintenance of treatment and pump station assets.
• Support the team in reactive response to compliance hotspots to resolve issues and suggest solutions.
• Provide technical support to the wastewater operational teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and asset reliability.
• Conduct detailed action planning and contingency development to mitigate potential risks.
• Investigate and resolve health and safety hazards and incidents.
• Contribute to the Smart Alarm project to optimize asset performance.
• Respond to technical enquiries and customer correspondence, providing technical information as required.
• Support the management team in ensuring governance processes are discharged, including fire alarm testing, WAMITAB TCM site inspections, and health and safety inspections.
• Provide field support for energy and water efficiency programs.

• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent, including Maths, English, and a Science subject, or relevant qualifications such as ONC, City and Guilds, or NVQ Waste Water Process or Sewerage Control Level 2.
• Proven ability to work within a team environment and independently.
• Effective communication and liaison skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Technical outlook and ability to analyze and administer varied data sources to make decisions and present information for action.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including MS Office and corporate applications.
• Experience with fault reporting and notification.
• Ability to adapt to changes within the WWS team and flex activities to support the wider team.
• Full UK driving license.
• Ability to undertake out of hours standby duties alone in relation to business drivers.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and ongoing development and training opportunities for a long-term career with us. We are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition and are committed to building a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.